South Africa: South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park celebrates centenary.

SHOTLIST: SKUKUZA, SOUTH AFRICA (MAY 31, 2026) 1. GIRAFFES GRAZING IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA'S LARGEST AND MOST FAMOUS CONSERVATION AREA (TWO SHOTS) 2. IMPALAS GRAZING BY ROAD 3. AFRICAN WILD DOGS RESTING, WALKING IN TALL GRASS (TWO SHOTS) 4. CHEETA IN WILD 5. CHACMA BABOONS IN GROUPS (TWO SHOTS) 6. AFRICAN BUFFALO HERD 7. ELEPHANTS WALKING ACROSS LAND 8. FRESH WATER SOURCES IN NATIONAL PARK AT SUNSET (TWO SHOTS) 9. MALE LION RESTING IN TALL GRASS AT NIGHTSKUKUZA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 31: Kruger National Park, one of South Africa’s largest and most renowned conservation areas, marked its 100th anniversary on Sunday, May 31, with events highlighting its history and the future of wildlife preservation. Spanning approximately 20,000 square kilometers along the northeastern border with Mozambique, the park serves as a cornerstone of global eco-tourism. Data from the South African National Parks (SANPARKS) shows the reserve protects 248 mammal, 505 bird, and 118 reptile species, alongside roughly 2,000 plant and tree varieties within its bushveld landscape. The park draws a significant volume of international visitors annually, boosting South Africa's tourism sector and broader economy through its network of lodges, campsites, and safari routes. It famously hosts Africa's "Big Five"—the lion, leopard, black rhinoceros, African elephant, and African buffalo—alongside other vulnerable species such as the African wild dog, cheetah, giraffe, and zebra.